Hello all,
I have four small glass runic symbol plaques.
I believe they were sold to raise funds for the NS Party.
Maybe decorations for Christmas tree?
I cant find any info on the web.
Anyone know more?

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The latest addition to my family of Luftwaffe badges, here is a 1957er Kampfabzeichen der Flakartillerie [Combat Badge of the Flak Artillery] or Flak-Kampfabzeichen [Flak Combat Badge]. (This is the Luftwaffe Flak badge, whereas the army flak badge was designated as Heeres-Flak-Abzeichen.)

Instituted on 10 January 1941 and designed by the artist Wilhelm Ernst Peekhaus (whose original design was obviously changed for the 57er version by eliminating the Swastika clutched by the Luftwaffe eagle on top), the badge was initially awarded for successes against aerial- as well as ground-based targets. Following the institution of the Luftwaffe’s Erdkampfabzeichen [Ground Combat Badge] on 31 March 1942, the badge was exclusively awarded for successes in combating enemy aircraft.

The badge could be awarded to active Luftwaffe soldiers of the Flak branch as well as Hitler Youth auxiliaries and Flakwehr personnel. In order to qualify for the badge, a total of 16 "points" had to be reached for which certain criteria were set. (For example, participation in the destruction of an enemy plane was worth 2 points; if the victory was credited to a single battery or platoon, all of its members earned 4 points. Members of the first searchlight crew to catch an individual enemy aircraft in a searchlight beam were credited 1 point.)
The badge could also be awarded for exceptional individual performance in combat and for leadership achievements by officers in duty positions of detachment commander or above.

Here is the badge now. It’s a very early piece made by Steinhauer & Lück and shows heavy patina and wear:

As always, all comments are welcome.

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Hello,

today arrived my new Schmöle &Comp. buckle

Interesting the round ears ,like a steel buckle .

Hope you enjoy ………..

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Hi people. I have some discussion with someone regarding a Ü collartab.

I was told some time ago here on WRF that these tabs only existed in bullion.
Is that correct?

So, is the attached picture a genuine piece then of it’s not bullion?

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This is a dirk that can be placed in the early days of the third reich as it has the double oval logo Eickhorn used in the 1931-35 area.
Thx to Billy i now know its the Eickhorn model 527, Thanks for your help Billy!
Its a very long dirk, about 55cm and every part is made of high quality materials.
Craftmanship true out! look at the pommel and guard.
The slanted horn grip is a true beauty!
The scabbardfittings are numbered underneath the staples, and the leather is in great condition!
The crossguard is a masterpiece of its own, the panels are cut out by hand, just look at the Alcoso like diamond on the back panel, good to see its all handwork, and the frontside is realy amazing.
It comes with the stamped Eick double oval logo and the standard etch, the blade is pretty well, no sharpening but it has a bit of staining and a few spots, but overal its in lovely condition with a clear etch.
This silver with black beauty comes with the Original portepee with the red wires and a red end in the acorn.
Enjoy this rare beauty.

best
Ger

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Hello
What bayonet fits this cover?
What period?
It measures 12 inches
Thank you very much
Tony

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I picked this company photograph up today. It is named to Marshal E Griffith whom was in B company.

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